Panasonic DMC-FZ28

Pros: Low price, excellent performance, zoom range, photo quality, ease of use, battery included

Cons: Slight crimatic aberration at telephoto, slight noise at higher ISO.

The Bottom Line: The FZ28 is an excellent camera for traveling, sporting events and more. With its combination of high resolution, 18x optical zoom, optical image stabilization, ease of use...

Review: Having used and tested Panasonic cameras for quite some time (beginning with their original mega-zoom camera the FZ1 with 12x optical zoom, image stabilization and 2-megapixel resolution), I have come to expect excellent performance and good prices from ...

Pros: Extreme flexability, from automatic to manual. Great zoom and resolution.

Cons: Auto focus while zooming during video sometimes lags. Component cable is expensive but worth it.

The Bottom Line: Just so many easy to use features.  Just too many to mention here.

Review: Since my application is recording videos in a nightclub setting, this is the best camera for the money. I can record up to 1 hour when I insert a 16GB SD memory card. Purchasing a Component cable for $39.95 allows me to play my HD (720P) videos ...